Oldest Cities in Myanmar

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Myanmar

1 Myaungmya 03 29.2

2 Pauk Kone 17 29.2

3 Lewe 18 29.2

4 Ywar Ma West 17 29.2

5 Aungban 11 29.2

6 Kyauktaga 13 29.2

7 Danai 04 29.2

8 Pyawbwe 08 29.2

9 Wundwin 08 29.2

10 Mohnyin 04 29.2

11 Namhkam 11 29.2

12 Tangyan 11 29.2

13 Mawlamyinegyunn 03 29.2

14 Ye 13 29.2

15 Mrauk U 01 29.2

16 Botataung 17 29.2

17 Paungde 16 29.2

18 Thanatpin 16 29.2

19 Daik-u 16 29.2

20 Hlegu 17 29.2

21 Letpandan 16 29.2

22 Möng Yawng 11 29.2

23 Kyaukme 11 29.2

24 Shwenatha 17 29.2

25 Nyaungdon 03 29.2

26 Kayan 17 29.2

27 Pyu 16 29.2

28 Pazundaung 17 29.2

29 Ahlone 17 29.2

30 Tatkon 10 29.2

31 Oke Kan 17 29.2

32 Myanaung 03 29.2

33 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 17 29.2

34 Maubin 03 29.2

35 Wakema 03 29.2

36 Kyauktan 10 29.2

37 Kyaukpadaung 08 29.2

38 Möng La 11 29.2

39 Tamu 10 29.2

40 Nyaung 17 29.2

41 Mawlaik 10 29.2

42 Myawaddy 05 29.2

43 Twante 17 29.2

44 Pyapon 03 29.2

45 Kyaikkami 13 29.2

46 Kawkareik 05 29.2

47 Nyaung-U 08 29.2

48 Martaban 13 29.2

49 Kyaikto 13 29.2

50 Hpa-An 05 29.2

51 Kyaukse 08 29.2

52 Manaung 01 29.2

53 Tachilek 11 29.2

54 Kyaiklat 03 29.2

55 Thongwa 17 29.2

56 Tharyarwady 16 29.2

57 Bhamo 04 29.2

58 Buthidaung Town 01 29.2

59 Thanbyuzayat 13 29.2

60 Minbu 15 29.2

61 Myaydo 15 29.2

62 Kawthoung 12 29.2

63 Kanbe 17 29.2

64 Pyin Oo Lwin 08 29.2

65 Yangon 17 29.2

66 Mandalay 08 29.2

67 Nay Pyi Taw 18 29.2

68 Hlaingthaya 17 29.2

69 Mawlamyine 13 29.2

70 Kalemyo 10 29.2

71 Insein 17 29.2

72 Bago 16 29.2

73 Amarapura 08 29.2

74 Pathein 03 29.2

75 Yawnghwe 11 29.2

76 Monywa 10 29.2

77 Kyaukpyu 01 29.2

78 Sittwe 01 29.2

79 Meiktila 08 29.2

80 Myeik 12 29.2

81 Kēng Tung 11 29.2

82 Mu-se 11 29.2

83 Taunggyi 11 29.2

84 Myingyan 08 29.2

85 Dawei 12 29.2

86 Mingaladon 17 29.2

87 Pyay 16 29.2

88 Hinthada 03 29.2

89 Kyauktan 17 29.2

90 Mingala Tangnyunt 17 29.2

91 Lashio 11 29.2

92 Pakokku 15 29.2

93 Thaton 13 29.2

94 Ann 01 29.2

95 Taikkyi 17 29.2

96 Thanhlyin 17 29.2

97 Sagaing 10 29.2

98 Lakang 04 29.2

99 Mudon 13 29.2

100 Sangyoung 17 29.2

Cities with the oldest median ages in Myanmar often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Myaungmya has a median age of 29.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Myaungmya's residents are over 29.2 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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